Vice President, Controller

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Vice President Controller overseeing daily accounting and financial reporting for multi-entity public company. Managing SEC filings, technical accounting, and compliance with SOX requirements.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMcLean • Connecticut, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, and Financial Compliance, with a strong focus on US GAAP and ASC standards. Proven ability to implement SOX-compliant controls and manage ERP systems in multi-currency environments.

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CPASEC ReportingUS GAAPASC 606 Revenue RecognitionERP Implementation

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial ReportingSOX ComplianceASC 842 Lease AccountingASC 815/480 Derivative ClassificationASC 280 Segment ReportingMD&A DraftingDual-Listed ReportingMulti-Currency ReportingGovernment Contract Accounting

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterTeam ManagementComfortable in Hybrid Work Environment

Tools & Technologies

SageACCPACERP SystemsAI ToolsThird-Party Accounting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SEC FilingsPCAOBPublic Company GovernanceSPACDeSPAC Transactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts
SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations
Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting
Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC
ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform)
Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance
MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred
10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus
Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments preferred
Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus
ERP implementation experience, as well as integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position and utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
Managerial experience - will have 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation including equity participation in a newly public company